2017 Regional Champions The Valley Patriots overwhelmed the Whitharral Panthers Friday night under the stadium lights in Lockney, propelling them into the quarterfinals. They’ll face the Follett Panthers this Friday in Pampa, at 7pm. Valley will be the home team. Read the game recap by Coach Greg Ramsey on Page 12 of this week’s Caprock…

Angel Tree located in Briscoe County Courthouse The annual Angel Tree Christmas Community project is underway. The Angels are located on the Christmas tree in the basement of the Briscoe County Courthouse and will be available starting Thursday, November 30th. The Angels need one of each (NEW ITEMS ONLY): shirt, pants, underwear, and an age appropriate toy,…

Childress man arrested for firing at officers during standoff, 7 years after attempted murder charge in Idalou The call came in just after 8pm on Sunday evening, to the Childress County Sher­iff’s Office. The caller, later identified as 46-year-old Oran Starkey, claimed that his mother was being beaten by intruders. He gave an…